Hungarian history

14/01/2024

Why did Hungarian soldiers fight and die against the Soviets East from Ukraine, in the Don bend?

Almost 200 thousand Hungarian soldiers fought in the heart of the Soviet Union in 1942-1943, not far from the original Eastern Ukrainian border - Why? #history #Hitler #Russia #Ukraine #army #soldier
13/01/2024

How did a boy from a Hungarian village become Hollywood royalty?

Which iconic film directed by Alexander Korda have you seen? Share your favourites! 🎥
08/01/2024

How was Turanism present throughout Hungary’s history?

Is there such a thing as colonialism without occupation? #Turanism suggests that indeed there is. 🌍
05/01/2024

7 fascinating things you wouldn’t guess about Hungary!

Did you know that Elvis Presley was granted Hungarian citizenship, we have a mummified king, a record-breaking synagogue and the founders of Hollywood hail from here? #history #wine #hollywood
03/01/2024

Hungarian central bank marks 100th anniversary in 2024: special events, publications

The National Bank of Hungary will mark the 100th anniversary of its founding with special events and publications in 2024, the bank said on Tuesday. #nationalbank #anniversary #economy
31/12/2023

Hungarian forint: Europe’s favourite currency

The Hungarian forint as Europe's most popular currency? We share you the details below #forint #economy #History
31/12/2023

VIDEO, PHOTOS: The world’s Easternmost Hungarian village by the Black Sea

Nestled a few kilometres from the Black Sea lies Ojtuz, where locals speak an archaic Hungarian dialect. Find out the reason why! #BlackSea #Romania #village #language
29/12/2023

The first Hungarian to conquer the skies in a plane of his own manufacture

Curious about the first Hungarian to defy gravity in 1910? ✈️
29/12/2023

Breathtaking VIDEO: The 17th-century castle of Fülek reborn

Ready for a time travel? Here is a video showing the romantic castle of Fülek in the 17th century. #video #Fülek #Slovakia #timetravel #castle
28/12/2023

Greatest Hungarian boat ever to be rebuilt and opened for guests near Chain Bridge

The amazing Charles IV steamer comes to life again thanks to a businessman. #boat #steamer #project #Danube
27/12/2023

Iconic Hungarian sweet turned world-famous: Macskanyelv, or Cat’s Tongue

If you grew up in Hungary or you visited the country in the 70s-80s, you may have heard or even tried the Hungarian sweet called macskanyelv. #sweet #chocolate #history
26/12/2023

Here’s how a Hungarian scientist saved two Nobel Prizes during WWII

Who would have guessed that dissolving the Nobel prizes would actually save them? #history #Nobelprize #WWII #Hevesy #science
26/12/2023

First image of Hungary’s Holy Crown found in a Medieval German codex

Hungary's Holy Crown was never just a crown. It has always symbolised the unity of the nation and the country. #History #HolyCrown #Germany
26/12/2023

Here is how Hungarians saved Poland from total annihilation

The historic friendship between Poland and Hungary stands as one of the oldest alliances in Central Europe. #Poland #History #Soviet #BattleofWarsaw #Warsaw
26/12/2023

Archaeologists found a lost royal palace in Visegrád with 700-year-old royal artefact

Hungarian archaeologists have unearthed the long-lost palace of Queen Elizabeth of Poland, the widow of King Károly Róbert. #Visegrád #History #archaeology #excavation
25/12/2023

VIDEOS: Hungary saw the biggest snowfall in 1987

Do you have any memories of this memorable day? Share them with us! #snow #christmas #history
20/12/2023

PHOTO GALLERY: 700-year-old treasure found in the Hungarian Visegrád Palace

The jewellery is a finely crafted pair of clasps with openwork decoration, just 3.5 cm wide. Such ornaments were used to tie the neckline of women's dresses in the Middle Ages. #history #Hungarianhistory
18/12/2023

Discover this abandoned military castle near Lake Balaton!

Forgotten military base that was once the gem of Europe is now one of Hungary's most beautiful ghost castles. Discover the base with us! #abandoned #Hajmáskér #beautiful #military #history
18/12/2023

Outrageous: Hungarian government gives away historical castles to international corporations?

Do you reckon it is the right way to preserve and maintain Hungarian castles? #Hungariangovernment #castles #historical
17/12/2023

Hitler wanted to kill the grandson of Governor Miklós Horthy, he dreaded returning to Hungary

István Horthy Jr was born in 1941 and left Hungary on a Gestapo truck, but was afraid to return even in the 1990s #Horthy #History #story